What Can Dogs Teach Us About the Microbiome?

Explore the fascinating world of microbiomes through this 42-minute podcast episode from The Royal Institution's Ri Science Podcast. Discover how your microbiome compares to your dog's and learn what domesticated animals can teach us about our own gut health. Delve into the broader concept that microbiomes exist everywhere - from your phone screen to your shoes - not just in the human gut, and understand how these microbial communities significantly impact bodily functioning. Examine intriguing connections between microbiomes and various phenomena, including how volcanoes influence Earth's microbiome and the surprising links between microbiomes and epilepsy. Join microbiologist and Biome9 head of science Bushra Schuitemaker as she shares insights into what we can learn from the diverse microbiomes surrounding us in our daily lives.